You will be the Program Production Lead for the Sapphire Product Line team. Our team is responsible for establishing production designs and factory capacities for the entire Sapphire Product Line, managing design/fabrication/qualification of new test and manufacturing equipment, and delivering all non‑recurring activities associated with upcoming deliveries and ramps.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Production Lead you will be responsible for all activities under Production Operations and will liaison heavily with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer on program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Design and execution of the Manufacturing System
Producibility and resiliency of the design
Development and execution of an automation strategy
Budget inputs and coordination of cross‑functional staffing
Capital planning and execution

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments, bringing deep production expertise and a passion for delivering high‑impact solutions. This role offers the chance to shape critical product lines and drive tangible results that matter.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.

Experience within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.

Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.

Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.

Strong communication skills.

Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.

A clear understanding of the production processes.

Desired Skills

Manufacturing experience with emphasis on RF.

Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.

Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.

Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Experience in capacity & capital planning.

Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.

First Unit Flow planning & execution.

Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.

- Proposal development experience.

Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.

Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.

Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.

CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.

Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Job ID

996476183632

Security Clearance

SECRET

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